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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 3, 2000 (July 31, 2000)
GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
1-13079 73-0664379
(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. employer identification number)
ONE GAYLORD DRIVE, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37214
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(615) 316-6000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
Gaylord Entertainment Company (the "Company") is filing this current
report on Form 8-K in order to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission
a press release issued by the Company on July 31, 2000. A copy of the press
release is included as an exhibit to this filing
On July 31, 2000, the Company announced the resignation of Terry E.
London as President and Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Mr.
London also resigned from the Company's Board of Directors. The Board of
Directors has appointed E. K. Gaylord II, the Chairman of the Board of
Directors, as interim President and Chief Executive Officer pending the
appointment of a new, permanent chief executive officer.
This Current Report contains certain forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The actual
results of Gaylord Entertainment Company could differ materially from those set
forth in the forward-looking statements.
ITEM 7(c). EXHIBITS
The following exhibit is filed as part of this Current Report:
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99.1 Press Release of Gaylord Entertainment Company
dated July 31, 2000, regarding the resignation
of Terry E. London
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY
By: /s/ Rod Connor
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Rod Connor
Senior Vice President and
Chief Administrative Officer
August 3, 2000
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release issued by Gaylord Entertainment Company
on July 31, 2000 regarding the resignation of
Terry E. London.
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